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Bowing Etiquette In Japan

It's probably not a surprise that bowing is the traditional method of greeting in Japan, but there are a lot of other aspects of bowing that foreigners usually don't think about. For example, there are different methods of bowing that are used in different social settings in Japan. When greeting friends, people usually use a quick and simple slight bow. However, this would be considered rude in a more formal setting such as work.

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In professional settings, people are expected to take a longer and more acute bow. Of course, not doing so could be interpreted as a sign of disrespect.